Platelets in Systemic Sclerosis: the Missing Link Connecting Vasculopathy, Autoimmunity, and Fibrosis?

Volume: 21, Issue: 5
Published: Mar 4, 2019
Abstract
Platelets are no longer recognized solely as cell fragments regulating hemostasis. They have pleiotropic functions and they are linked directly or indirectly with the three cornerstones of systemic sclerosis (SSc): vasculopathy, autoimmunity, and fibrosis. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the potential role of platelets in the pathogenesis of SSc. Experimental evidence suggests that vasculopathy, a universal and early...
Paper Details
Title
Platelets in Systemic Sclerosis: the Missing Link Connecting Vasculopathy, Autoimmunity, and Fibrosis?
Published Date
Mar 4, 2019
Volume
21
Issue
5
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